NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Advanced Care and Support
Allied Health
A course by
Healthcare Academy of New Zealand
Advance your healthcare career by gaining the skills and confidence to support people with complex needs, lead teams, and mentor others in the sector. This 32-week NZQA Level 4 programme is delivered online and prepares you for advanced care roles and further study in health.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 32 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced person-centred care
Provide advanced, person-centred care for people with complex health conditions.
Effective teamwork and communication
Communicate and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Medication management and client advocacy
Safely support medication use, manage risk, and advocate for clients’ needs and rights.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Advanced Care and Support is designed to strengthen care skills for experienced caregivers, enabling them to support people with complex needs while growing their leadership and mentoring capabilities. The course emphasizes person-centred care, cultural safety, advocacy, safe practice, and workplace leadership. Graduates will be prepared for senior care roles in hospitals, dementia units, hospices, and community care, and will be ready for further study including enrolled nursing.
Course Content
- Supporting Collaborative Care
- Contributing to Change
- Person-centred Care Practices
- Support Complex Needs
- Client Advocacy
- Cultural Space within Healthcare
- Leadership Practices in Healthcare
- Risk Management and Safety
- Safe Medication Administration
- Health and Wellbeing in Practice – Field Experience
What you need to know first
Hold the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3), or an equivalent qualification
Currently employed in aged care as a caregiver or support worker
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Aged Care
Community Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Health Care Worker in aged residential, hospital, or hospice care
Senior Caregiver or Team Leader in dementia units, residential care, or community support settings